FREE but priceless Presorted Standard US Postage Paid Permit No. 81 Cedar Springs, MI The Showcasing Cedar Springs & Reaching around the world ~ www.cedarspringspost.com Vol. XXX No. 12P Thursday, March 23, 2017 STServing Northern Kent County and parts of Newaygo and Montcalm Counties Inside this issue Howard City to interview Two die in Boy Scouts collect food manager finalists Former CS Mayor Charlie Watson a finalist murder-suicide

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By Judy Reed Monday April 3, in the Village The Village of Howard of Howard City has selected four final- City Coun- ists to be interviewed for cil Room, the job as Village Manag- 125 E Shaw St, Howard for the Village of Lakeview er. Their current Manager, City. as Village Manager, Zoning Randy Heckman, has been The schedule for March administrator, DPW Direc- Gloria Launiere was found dead in her home Monday, doing double duty as Vil- 27 will be Wally Delamater tor, and in other areas. after being stabbed by her son. Photo from her Facebook page. lage President and Village at 7 p.m.; Charles Watson page 3 Charles Watson was a Manager. He recently noti- at 7:30 p.m.; and Thomas full time aircraft rescue fire- The Kent County Sheriff Department responded to a “The Waif” fied the Village he was re- Raymond at 8:00 p.m. On fighter at the Kent County home in Courtland Township Monday and found a woman signing as Manager and a April 3, Michael Falcon Airport from 1994-2015, dead and her son injured. search got underway. will interview at 6 p.m. when he retired. He also Police were dispatched to the 9200 block of 14 Mile One of the four final- Wally Delameter grew served on the Cedar Springs Road, on Monday, March 20, about 2:24 p.m., after receiv- ists is familiar to residents up and worked most of his Fire Department, was a re- ing a 9-1-1 call from a third party asking them to do a wel- in Cedar Springs. Charlie life in Montcalm County. serve police officer in Cedar fare check. When they arrived, they went inside and found Watson, who served on the He is currently the Vil- Springs, worked for the CS Gloria Launiere, 59, deceased. Soon after they found her Cedar Springs City Council lage Manager in Suttons DPW, and worked as an am- son, David Applegate, 34 seriously injured. Both had been for eight years, including Bay, and has worked for bulance attendant. Watson stabbed. some of that time as Mayor, them since 2008. He has served on the Cedar Springs Applegate was transported to Butterworth Hospital, will be one of those inter- also served as their Zoning City Council for eight where he later died of his injuries. viewed. Administrator and DDA years, both as Mayor and Police believe that Applegate killed his mother, then Interviews will take place Director. Prior to that, he Mayor Pro Tem. He most stabbed himself. A&E - pages 6-7 on Monday, March 27, and worked from 1994-2008 finalists - continues on page 13 No other information is being released at this time. Leave wildlife in the wild Fire Department purchases life-saving

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People living in Cedar Springs who suffer sudden cardiac arrest now have a better chance of surviv- al, thanks to new equipment recent- ly purchased by the Cedar Springs Outdoors - pages 8-9 Fire Department. The CS Fire Department held Donating blood a spaghetti dinner fundraiser on March 8 to raise money for the LU- CAS automatic chest compression device, which would help them give CPR to heart attack victims. The device was $15,000. “This piece of equipment is cost- ly but well worth the price,” noted Fire Chief Marty Fraser. March 8 was the Wednesday eve- ning that high winds blew through the area, and many areas were with- Health - page 10 out power. That translated to people going out to dinner, including the fundraising spaghetti dinner at Big Cedar Springs Firefighters show off their new LUCAS automatic chest compression device. Courtesy photo. Plus Boy. Sports ...... page 9 “We had a large crowd and anonymous donors contribute to and they put it into service on Tues- surrounding areas for their generos- our cause.” day evening, March 21. “I and the ity in making this a very successful Tax Time...... page 11 through the generosity of everyone, raised a sizable amount of money,” The Fire Department made staff at the Fire Department are very project,” remarked Fraser. Auto Life ...... page 15 said Fraser. “We also had several enough to purchase the equipment, grateful to the community and the Page 2 The Cedar Springs Post Thursday, March 23, 2017

GroupsThe Cedar Springs Public donate to Library Library is nearing comple- tion, and two local commu- nity organizations recently stepped and made donations toward the cause. On Wednesday, March 15, the Cedar Springs His- torical Society donated 40 chairs for use at the new library. The chairs were originally donated to the CS Museum several years ago by Steelcase, and valued at $100 each at the time. Now that the Museum has sever- al pews from East Nelson UM church, they don’t have the need for the chairs. “Our whole board was so happy to be able to share them with another group right here in our community,” said Sharon Jett, Director. The Cedar Springs Historical Society donated 40 chairs like the blue one in this photo to The Cedar Springs Rotary Club donated $8,000 to the CS Library for their children’s area. The Cedar Springs Rota- the Cedar Springs Library. From left to right is Fred Gunnell, CS Historical Society; Amy Pictured from left to right is Jerry Hall, Mayor, CS City Council; Amy Hall, CS Library ry also made a donation to Hall, CS Library Board; Jerry Hall, Mayor, CS City Council; Sharon Jett (in front of Jerry), Board; Donna Clark, CS Library Director; Julie Wheeler, Rotary; and Linda Stout, Rotary. CS Historical Society; Tanya Eldred, CS Historical Society; Donna Clark, CS Library Di- the Library at its meeting on rector; Dan Clark, Cedar Springs City Council. Post photo by J. Reed. Wednesday, March 15. “Cedar Springs Rotary is happy to help the new Cedar Springs Public Library with the children’s area via this $8000 donation,” they said in the announcement on their Facebook page. Watch for more information in the Post as the Library gears up for opening in May! Hometown Hero Boy Scouts collect food for pantry U.S. Air Force Airman Courtney G. Butler grad- uated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Butler is the daughter of Kelly A. and Todd D. But- ler, and sister of Jonathan S. Butler and Kyle D. But- ler, all of Cedar Springs, Mich. She is a 2015 graduate of Rockford High School, Rockford, Mich.

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Shoffner POST H ByContracts, Judy Reed privatization of transportation said that he voted to table them because the contracts were not in News...... pages 1-3 the packet and he wanted to see them. He said he voted to pass Church Connection...... pages 4-5 Board votes on administrative, other the administrator contracts because they did see that information. contracts The Board then had to vote on a non-renewal of contracts for Voices & Views...... page 5 The Cedar Springs Board of Education found themselves split two employees—high school principal Ron Behrenwald and pages 6-7 4-3 Monday evening, March 13, when voting on contracts for transportation supervisor Jerry Gavin. Arts & Entertainment...... administrators, executive assistants, and administrative assistants. VanDuyn said that Behrenwald was the administrator that did Outdoors...... pages 8-9 Dr. Laura VanDuyn, Superintendent of Cedar Springs Public not approve his contract. She explained that he had asked for more Schools, brought the contracts to the Board that evening. She told time to review it because he had a question about salary. She then Sports...... page 9 them that all the administrators, except one had agreed to the con- explained that in order to meet the requirements of Section 1229 of Health & Wellness...... page 10 tracts. the Revised School code, and to meet contract language, the board Trustee Ted Sabinas said up front that due to the lack of time had to give 30 days notice that they were considering non-renewal Tax Time...... page 11 they had to review, read, and compare the administrator contracts if there was any delay in signing the contract. The Board would Legals Notices...... page 12 to the previous contracts, and due to the lack of collaboratively have to give final notice on April 24, so the process needed to start working with the administration on the contracts, as had been that evening, March 13. According to the law, the administrator Business/Professional directory....page 13 done in the past, he would be voting no. would be notified with a letter, which was reportedly dated March Classifieds...... page 14 VanDuyn assured the board that she and Carrie Duddles, human 10, and would give the reasons for non-renewal. VanDuyn said resources director, had met with the administrators several times, Behrenwald could still sign his contract up to April 24. Auto Life...... page 15 fielded phone calls, and gave them opportunities to ask questions. Nichols questioned the letter. “I feel like if we pass this, it’s a A vote was taken on whether to table the administrator con- non-renewal,” she said. “I feel like there should be reasons in the tracts, and it was defeated 3-4. Sabinas, Michelle Bayink, and letter, with written statements on why we’re doing non-renewal,” Brooke Nichols all voted to table. A motion was then made to she said. The approve the contracts, and it passed 4-3. Shannon Vanderhyde, VanDuyn told the board their attorney drafted the resolution and Heidi Reed, Patricia Eary, and President Matt Shoffner all voted school - continues on page 15 www.cedarspringspost.com 36 E. Maple,P P.O. Box 370, Cedar Springs,ST Michigan 49319, phone: 616-696-3655 • fax 616-696-9010 FFA week gains new meaning published weekly, USPO third-class POSTal permit #81. by Madison Strain accident occurred—brought Publisher: ...... Lois Allen many community members Editor/Reporter: ...... Judy Reed As National FFA Week ap- out in support. Dinner at Columnist: ...... Ranger Steve Mueller proached, the Cedar Springs Culver’s allowed students to Composition:...... Belinda Sanderson FFA sought new ideas to cel- “work” for one night to raise Advertising Consultants:...... Lois Allen, ebrate. This year, the chapter extra money for the Rick- ...... Marybeth Ford chose to raise money for a er family; 10 percent of the Office Manager: ...... Mary Randall local family in their commu- evening’s profit will be given Check out our website at: nity. to them. National FFA Week ran Many students and com- www.cedarspringspost.com [email protected] February 18 -25. The chap- munity members came out E-mail us at: [email protected] ter extended a few of their to support the fundraisers. [email protected] events outside of FFA Week Instead of hosting events to [email protected] to raise money: a silent auc- promote FFA, the club de- [email protected] tion, a movie night at Kent cided to take a more mean- [email protected] Theatre, and a dinner at Cul- ingful opportunity to help a [email protected] ver’s. The silent auction was family in their community. [email protected] held at both Tractor Supply Cedar Springs is a wonderful News, Advertising & Announcement Deadline: Mondays by 5:00p.m. and Family Farm and Home place to live and serve. in Cedar Springs. Many Many of the same mem- 2017 Subscription Rate...... $35 per year The Cedar Springs FFA Group that competed at the regional level. businesses participated by bers who took part in FFA Pictured from L to R: Mr. Reyburn, Kaitlin Rounds, Diane Howe, Evan Office Hours: donating items or services Young, Mykenzie Gage, Cecelia Brandt, Madison Strain, and Tanner Week also participated in M-TH 10am-5pm • Friday 10am-2pm for the auction. At Cedar Anderson. leadership contests a few lia, Kaitlin, Tanner, Diane, and Mykenzie for moving on Springs High School, the weeks prior. Leadership to Regional contests. Regardless of the results, each mem- students participated in a Kiss the Piglet Coin Drive. Any contest were held at Beal City; the chapter was very proud ber put in hard work and bettered their skills by getting in- teacher who wanted to take part in the event received a of their participants. The results are the following: Ag. Is- volved. pig container, which held the change students dropped off sues-2nd place, Cecelia Brandt, Tanner Anderson, and Evan Now that leadership contests are over, the chapter is shift- throughout the week. The top five teachers with the most Young. Demonstration-2nd place, Diane Howe, Mykenzie ing their focus to Spring skills contests. they currently have money will kiss a piglet on video; this video will later be Gage, and Kaitlin Rounds. Demonstration-4th place, Adam a Livestock Judging team and a Forestry team. The FFA shown to the entire school. Parker and Cade Hall. Job Interview-6th place, Jeff Davis. chapter has been busy serving their community while learn- The community also took part in a movie night at the Job Interview-7th place, Dylan McConnon. Public Speak- ing lifelong skills along the way. Thank you to the com- Kent Theatre. Miracles from Heaven—a touching story ing-1st place, Madison Strain. Public Speaking-5th place, munity members, businesses, and alumni for their endless about a little girl who was cured of a disorder after a terrible Nathan Schoen. Congratulations to Madison, Evan, Cece- support.

CommunityThe Cedar Springs High School cafeteria supportswas bubbling The last segment En of the event Gedi includ- fundraiser with excitement last Friday when approximately 175 attend- ed a live auction with opportunities to ees gathered for the one and only En Gedi annual fundraiser Sponsor-a-Student and then bid on the event. En Gedi is a Christ-centered Cedar Springs non-profit larger items, which included a speed organization focused on keeping kids in our community safe, bike, kayak, leather recliner, Tiger tick- encouraged, and mentored. A free afterschool youth center ets, guided pheasant hunt, and more. is provided for students in grades 6-8th grades, along with En Gedi is dependent upon donations special events throughout the year for high school students to achieve the organization’s mission of and community members. “building up families in our communi- This year’s event brought in proceeds totaling $20,995.50, ty.” In addition to Huffman’s leadership with those funds being matched by CS Manufacturing and on this year’s event, he was assisted by equaling almost $42,000. “Once again the business owners Kevin Pike, Jodi Coxon, Liz Pigorsh, and community members have been extremely supportive of Chris Mabie, as well as all the En Gedi En Gedi. This event continues to be a humbling experience board members. due to the outpouring of support,” explained John Huffman, A Free Family Day at the Belmont En Gedi Board Trustee and Event Chairman. YMCA is currently scheduled for Fri- The evening began with 12 tables lined with a wide variety day, April 28, an early release day for of items ranging from college sports tickets, home furnish- Cedar Springs Public Schools. Please ings, outdoor and hunting equipment, games, tools, collect- check out the En Gedi Facebook page Pastor Craig Owens and some of the En Gedi youth at their fundraiser last weekend. Courtesy able dolls, athletic training items, subscriptions, and many or contact Pastor Craig for more details photo. more items attendees could bid for through a silent auction. and to register. All families in the area If community members would like to get involved, please The En Gedi 8th Grade Student Leaders gave testimonials are welcome. contact me at [email protected],” said Pastor Owens. on why they appreciate the after-school youth center. While Pastor Craig Owens serves as the Youth Center Director, Huffman added, “The entire En Gedi Team would like to the program is free to all students, the estimated cost is $150 assisted by Pastor Josh Schram and Tabi Carter, along with thank everyone who has and continues to support this local per student per year. The center serves an average of 75 stu- volunteer adult and high school honor society students. mission within our community. Your commitment to the dents per day and approximately 130 different students per “Part of our goal at the youth center is to introduce various youth of our community is greatly appreciated. Mark your school year. hobbies, life skills, and special interests to our young people. calendars now for next year’s event in mid-March!” Page 4 The Cedar Springs Post Thursday, March 23, 2017 Church Connection

God’s Holy Bible is the greatest book for showing us spiritual notes • announcements • memories how to live a balanced life. It says, “Be quick to listen and slow to speak” (James 1:19). Can I say that again? Rev. Chadrick Brown “Be quick to listen and slow Solon Center to speak.” If there were ever From the Pulpit a bright orange sign say- Wesleyan Church ing CAUTION, I think that 15671 Algoma Ave NE would be it. When we speak Cedar Springs, MI 49319 quickly, we speak danger- ously, possibly hurting other Caution: dodging potholes people along the way. Words ngagementcan be painful when spoken With all the freezing and thawing we have had lately, I EE in anger or jealousy or fear. have noticed a whole lot more potholes on the road. Some And the words we choose of which take my car right out of commission if I am not not only affects the moment, watching. It may be time to put some of those orange signs inside. All of us have been hurt by someone calling us but they can have lasting affectsirth for a lifetime. We need out that simply say CAUTION. names and more likly than not, we have hurt someone else to choose them carefully.BB I have found that words are so You know another area in our lives that I have found that with our words. We can say that little phrase all day long powerful. They have the power to hurt, but they also have all of us should approach with caution is in our words and and to whomever we want to, but being called names really the power to heal. What’snniversary the deciding factor? The choice within our conversations. Do you remember the childhood does hurt us deeply. you make.AA The caution you take by choosing your words. saying, “Sticks and stones will break my bones, but words Someone said that we should handle words carefully be- So friends, just as we have to slow down to avoid some of will never hurt me?” Of course you do. We all remember cause they have more power than atom bombs. It’s true! those potholes that are out there on the road, let’s all slow that rhyme and have more than likely said it a time or two. When we are getting ready to say something we shouldn’t down before we respond toedding someone. Let’s be cautious. We use to say that in order to let bullies know they were say, we need one of those big orange caution signs to pop Let’s be carefulW of what we say. Let’s really listen and then not going to get under our skin. But in reality, that child- up in our minds to help stop us or at least to help us choose choose our words wisely and lovingly. Let’s begin to heal hood rhyme is not so true. Name-calling really hurts down our words wisely. our communityM and start withemorial our words. Church O bituary DELLA L. SHIRLEY PILGRIM BIBLE CHURCH & ACADEMY Cedar Springs Christian Church 340 W. pine St. Della L. Shirley, 84hankyou! West Pine Street • 696-1021• Rev. Mike Shiery pastor ryan Black: SerMonS online SundayS: on CTA property* TT non-denominational 10:30 a.M. Cedar Springs of Sand Lake, died Sunday School 9:45 MondayS: 616.696.1180 Wednesday, March 15, WoRShIP 10:45 aM and 6:00 P.M. *NOT affiliated with open prayer Creative Technologies 2017 at Spectrum Health - MIdWeek SeRvIce • WedneSday 7:00Directory P.M. www.cedarspringschristianchurch.org 7 8 pM Academy (CTA) – Butterworth Hospital.nnouncement

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Pioneer Christian Reformed Church 140 S.140 Main S. St., Main PO St., Box PO K, CedarBox K Springs , Cedar Springs Township, Michigan 616-696-1140616-696-1140 • www.cedarspringsumc.org  www.cedarspringsumc.org Services at Cedarfield Community Center Email: Email: [email protected] [email protected] the daughter of Nelson 3592 17 Mile Rd. NE (Next to Meijer) Phone: 696-9120 Pastor Jane Duffey and Catherine (Palmer) Sunday Worship Service: 10:15 a.m.Pastor • Coffee Jane Fellowship: Duffey 11:15 a.m. Web: www.pioneercrc.org Sunday WorshipSupervised Service: Nursery 10:15 Care a.m. Provided  Coffee Fellowship: 11:15Swiger. a.m. She had worked Sunday Services: 10AM, 6PM Wednesdays: Food & Faith: 6:00pmSupervised dinner, 6:20-7:00pm Nursery Care Christian Provided Education at General Motors Wednesdays: Food & Faith: 6:00pm dinner, 6:20-7:00pm ChristianAlpine Education Avenue Plant for Rockford Springs Community Church Sunday School 9:30am over 30 years and was a Sunday Morning Worship 10:45am member of the Rockford Pastor David Vander Meer Sunday Evening Worship 6pm 5815 14-Mile Rd. (3 miles east of 131) • 696-3656 Awana Wednesdays 6:30pm Sportsman’s Club and www.rockfordsprings.org (Sept. - March) the UAW Retirees. She enjoyed many winters in Florida Adult Bible Study Wednesdays 7:00pm Sunday WorShip and spending time with her grandchildren. Surviving are 9:30am • 5:00pm 233 S. Main Street • 616-696-1630 • www.csfbc.com her husband, Edward whom she married on July 30, 1965; children, Rocky (Mary) Dorey, Linda (Bruce) Yeakey, H I L L C R E S T Community Church of God Johnnie (Rita) Simon, Steven Simon; 10 grandchildren; 14 SAND LAKE TO KNOW CHRIST AND MAKE HIM KNOWN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 5994 18 Mile Rd, Cedar Springs, MI 49319 616-696-9333 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; brother, 65 W. Maple St. • Sand Lake • 616-636-5673 Pastor Kristi J. Rhodes Les Swiger; sister-in-law, Geraldine Swiger; several nieces Rev. Darryl Miller • Worship Service 9:30 am Worship: Sunday 10:45 am & 3rd Saturday 7 pm and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, Robert (no alcohol) ~ Sunday School 9:30 am Nursery & Children’s Church during message HaLL RentaL $75.00 *Sunday 12:30 pm Youth *Tuesday Celebrate Recovery 6:30-8:30 pm Shirley; sister, Leona Sperlik; brothers, Melvin, Gilbert Call Barb Gould 616-636-5615 *Wednesday Kidzone 6-7:30 pm *Thursday Open Prayer 10:30 am & 7 pm and Albert Swiger; 3 nephews. The family greeted friends Sunday at the Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Solon Center Wesleyan Church Senior Pastor,Worship Rev. Chadrick 11 a.m. Brown Springs where the services were held Monday. Pastor 22 Mile Road N. to Sand Lake Holy Spirit Episcopal Church Ralph Kilpatrick officiating. Interment Crapo Cemetery, ServiceSolon TimeCent: e10r am 10 amam Sunday Sunday worship worship (616)784-1111 Solon Center Wesleyan Church 19 Mile Road 1200 Post Drive NE, Belmont Green Township. Memorial contributions may be made to www.scwchurch.org Cedar Springs Wesleyan Church M-46 (corner of Pine Island, 1/4 mile west of Exit 95 of US 131) org the American Cancer Society. solonc616-696-3229enterwesleyanchurch.org www.holyspiritbelmont.org Algoma Ave. US-131 S. to G.R. Arrangements by Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Pasto15671r Dou Algomag DiBell Ave., Cedar Springs Just N. of 19 Mile Rd. New Ideas, Traditional Worship PastorSummer Doug Worship DiBell - 10AM & Cedar Springs SeniorPastor To mPastorHollow aTomy, Mu sHollowayic/Youth June-August 15671St.Algoma AJohnve., Cedar Sp rinPaulgs Just N. of 1II9 Mile RParishd. 616-696-3229 Sunday Worship 9:45 AM A Welcoming Catholic Church Christian Education Hour 11:15 AM Family Bible Hour 6:00 PM 3110 17 Mile Road | Cedar Springs, MI | 696-3904 12786 Algoma Ave Bliss-Witters & Pike Word of Life Clubs: Wed. 6:30 PM Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:00pm • Sunday Mass: 8:30am, 10:30am & 5:00pm Cedar Springs Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home is family owned and Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays at 3:00 pm & Sundays at 4:00 pm www.MBC-Cedar.com Adult Bible Study and Prayer operated by Kevin and Janet Pike. Our barrier free chapel jp2-mqa.org | Father Lam T. Le | [email protected] 696-3560 Wednesdays 6:30 PM is located one-half mile south of downtown on Northland Drive. We are available to serve you 24 hours a day, 7 days ChurCh of the fuLL GospeL Mary Queen of Apostles Church a week. (Since 1946) Non-Denominational Roman Catholic Faith Community pentecostal Grace 180 E. Lake St. Sand Lake (1 block E. of Traffic Light) One W. Maple, Sand Lake | 636-5671 Sunday School .....10am / Sunday Morning .....11am Mass Times: Saturdays at 5:30 pm • Sundays at 7:30 am & 9:30 am Sunday Night ..... 6pm / Wed. Bible Study ..... 3pm Sacrament of Reconciliation: Mondays at 6:00 pm Pastor Gary Giddings (616) 799-0331 - Pastor Verta Giddings (616) 636-5628 Father Lam T. Le | [email protected]

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Capitol Hill, —Lee Hamilton TT imagine what things might be like if we lived in more functional political versation moving; when a group or a without pragmatists. The challenge times. In particular, what if Congress participant threatens to walk out, you our political leaders face is how to nnouncement were run by pragmatists? have to calculate whether you can get get through the thicket of conflicting AA It would not change the issues at the votes you need without them. You principles, interests and dogmas in a A hand. Instead, what would change A also have to be very careful of labels, sprawling democracy like ours. All would be how the two sides reconciled which get in the way when you’re too often, politicians lock themselves their differences. Rather than maneu- trying to solve problems. You’re con- into a position: they give a speech to ver the proceedings for political gain stantly counting votes, because you loud applause, then another, and soon or worry first about their political bas- don’t get anywhere without a majority enough they have no room to maneu- es, they’d be dead-set on a health-care of them. ver. In the end they, too, often have to overhaul that improved the system and So you have to pause, hesitate, rely on the pragmatists to get things was politically sustainable. weigh the situation, calm the passions, done. I don’t think our system can work figure out what’s achievable—and Lee Hamilton is a Senior Advisor GERTRUDE J. GUST without such an approach to our prob- then decide whether or not what’s pos- for the Indiana University Center on Gertrude J. Gust, 99 of Cedar Springs, went to be with her lems — healthcare and everything sible is actually worth getting. Representative Government; a Distin- Lord on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at Metron of Cedar else. So what do I mean by “pragma- There are risks to pragmatism in pol- guished Scholar, IU School of Global Springs. Gertrude was born November 27, 1917 in Grand tism”? itics. For starters, some issues should and International Studies; and a Pro- Rapids, Michigan the daughter of Peter and Hattie (Huber) At heart it’s a mindset, a preference not be compromised: to my mind, they fessor of Practice, IU School of Public Koster. Her father died at a young age and her mother raised for a practical, workable solution to include basic values involving torture and Environmental Affairs. He was a the children. She loved baseball and had played the violin. problems. It recognizes the diversity and the right to vote. And the pragmat- member of the U.S. House of Repre- She enjoyed housekeeping and cleaning and for many years of our country and the need for com- ic approach means downplaying ide- sentatives for 34 years. she volunteered to clean the Baptist Church each week. promise, negotiation, dialogue, and ology. People inevitably accuse you She was the oldest living member of First Baptist Church, consultation. Pragmatists ask them- of not doing enough or of giving away Cedar Springs. Surviving are her son, James (Carol) Gust; selves how they can best navigate too much. grandson, Jason (Heather) Gust; two great-grandchildren; the differences, factions, and political Yet the country would implode brother, Donald Koster; brother-in-law, Robert Remer. She frictions inherent in any sub- was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred; sisters, Jane stantive issue so that every- May, Madeline “Betty” Remer; brother, Robert Koster. one can leave the table hav- Visitation and funeral was held Tuesday, March 21st at the ing achieved some gain. Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs. Pastor This is hardly an easy Robert P. Smith officiating. Interment Elmwood Cemetery, approach. If you’re trying Cedar Springs. to hammer out agreement, Arrangements by Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, you have to keep the con- Cedar Springs CELEBRATE THE LIFE THEY LIVED!

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Arts/entertMixing Magic! A World of Color,a Opticsinment ometown and Light Apr. 4: Explore how we see our world by mixing color and JOKE playing with light. Discover magical optical illusions and Happenings other natural phenomena such as rainbows! For ages 6 and HHHometown Happenings articles are a community service th younger. Tuesday, April 4 at 10:30 am, Nelson Twp. / Sand for non-profit agencies only. Due to popular demand Lake KDL Branch, 88 Eighth St. #12 f the for placement in this section, we can no longer run all o Week articles. Deadline for articles is Monday at 5 p.m. This is Help Promote Literacy Time Off not guaranteed space. Articles will run as space allows. Apr. 4,13,19,24: The need is urgent at this time! The Literacy Two men working in a factory were talking. “I know Guaranteed placement is $10, certain restrictions may Center of West Michigan has scheduled information how to get some time off,” said one. apply. You now can email your Hometown Happenings to sessions for prospective volunteer tutors. These sessions “How are you going to do that?” asked his friend. [email protected] please include name last one hour. It allows persons interested in becoming “Watch,” he said, and climbed up on a rafter. The and phone number for any questions we may have. volunteer tutors to find out more about the Literacy Center foreman asked what he was doing up there, and the man and its programs. At the end of the session there will be a replied. “I’m a light bulb.” CS Players perform at the Kent chance to sign up for tutor training. Sessions are Tuesday, “I think you need some time off,” the foreman said, April 4th at 10 am, Thursday, April 13th at 2 pm, Wednesday, and the first man walked out of the factory. After a mo- “Zombies, Werewolves and Aliens, oh my!” th th Mar. 24-26: The Cedar Springs Community Players will April 19 at 6 pm and Monday, April 24 at 10 am. By ment, the second man followed him. be presenting three Sci-Fi Fantasy comedy one-act plays training people to be tutors, the Center can offer one-on- “Where do you think you’re going?” the foreman on March 24, 25, and 26 at the Kent Theatre. “Zombies, one reading help to adults asking for assistance in reading shouted. Werewolves and Aliens, oh my!” kicks off the 2017 or English as a Second Language (ESL). You do not need to “Where do you think?” the man replied. “I can’t work fantasy-themed season. The three short comedies are set in speak another language to tutor ESL. The Literacy Center of in the dark!” the Old West, modern-day suburbia, and outer space in the West Michigan is located at 1120 Monroe Ave., NW, Suite future and feature hilarious encounters with an assortment 240, Grand Rapids. Please call 616-459-5151 (ext. 10) or This Joke of the Week is of monsters and aliens. March 24th & 25th at 7:30 p.m. – email us at [email protected] to register. #12 brought to you by March 26th at 2:00 p.m. Advance tickets $10 at the Cedar Springs Library. At the Kent Theatre – $12 at the door, $8 Fish Fry at East Nelson classic kelly’s under 18. #11,12p Apr. 5: East Nelson United Methodist Church’s annual Fish A Finer Family Restaurant and Catering Fry will be held on Wednesday, April 5th from 5 to 7 pm. East Nelson UMC, 9024 – 18 Mile Rd. NE, Cedar Springs. 356 North Main St., Cedar Springs Indoor Spring Sale (616) 696-0620 Mar. 25: St. John Paul II Parish, 2110 – 17 Mile Rd. in #12 Cedar Springs, is hosting an indoor spring sale on Saturday, March 25th from 9 am to 1 pm. Something for everyone! Household items, décor, small appliances, toys, books, etc.... don’t miss out! #12p Library Praise the Lord at Cowboy Church Mar. 26: 2nd Chance will be having Cowboy Church on Sunday, March 26th at 6 pm. It will be at 2nd Chance School at 810 – 17 Mile Rd. Cedar Springs (corner of 17 Mile and Olin Lakes Rd). The message and music will be shared by Traditional Country and Gospel Singers. Invite your family and friends. Cowboy Church will be every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month. Each service will have in Cedar Springs Directory different people sharing God’s word and music. Cowboy Church will introduce you to 2nd Chance and its vision. The school is in the building stage, which when completed, will Run your ad here... teach troubled teens through God and the horse. If you have in your Community Newspaper questions, call 616-293-2150. See you there! #12 Find Your Voice 14th Annual KDL The Teen Poetry Contest April 1-30: Two ways to win! Submit up to two poems during the month of April for a chance at a juried category ST PREAL NEWS @ prize. Stop by a branch for details or visit www.kdl.org/ teens. #12 www.cedarspringspost.com SPENCER TOWNSHIP BRANCH 14960 Meddler Ave. Magna-Tiles Mania 1-877-243-2466 (toll free) Apr. 1: Drop-in and build. 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LIVE on Stage cedar springs NELSON TOWNSHIP/SAND LAKE BRANCH community Players presents: 88 Eighth St. Zombies 1-877-243-2466 (toll free) Werewolves & Monday: 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM Aliens Oh My! Tuesday & Saturday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM a night of sci-Fi Fantasy one act Plays Wednesday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM Fri./Sat., March 24 & 25 @ 7:30pM Friday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM Sun., March 26 @ 2pM $ 00 adults tickets: 12 $ 00 under 8 43 West Cherry St Kent theatre Cedar Springs, MI 49319 616-696-SHOW(7469) 616-696-1910 www.kenttheatre.com 8 N. Main St., Cedar Springs email: [email protected] LIVE on Stage COming SOOn Hours: Actors Del Arte presents: “The Waif” Monday, Tuesday, & Friday 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Little Orphan Wednesday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Annie Story Saturday 10:00 am -1:00 pm MArch 31-AprIL 1 AprIL 7-9 http://cedarspringslibrary.org *Planned movie titles may be changed by the distributor answers - on page ? health & Wellness

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(c) Amdizdarevic/Shutterstock.com (StatePoint) Getting more water International Airport ing should do so soon. Museum of African-Amer- out of a vacation starts with from 20 U.S. cities, and Paris ican History & Culture on finding ways to stretch your nearby Tampa airport is ser- The French department of the National Mall. Fourteen travel budget. viced by most major U.S. tourism reports a 1.8 million new hotels this year and 16 To help, travel deals pub- carriers, resulting in heavy drop in the number of visi- opening next year will like- lisher Travelzoo recently competition and frequent tors to Paris for the first 10 ly drive down room rates. unveiled the top six desti- airfare sales. months of 2016 compared For deals, consider week- Pictured left to right: Kyria Elise and Char Ambrose in The Waif, the nations where Americans New Zealand to 2015. If this trend con- ends, when business travel- story of little orphan Annie. will find the strongest deals The number of airline tinues, it will put pressure ers leave town. Actors Arte Ensemble of West Michigan will present in 2017. seats to New Zealand has on Parisian hotel rates. At For more information on “The Waif,” (the little orphan Annie story) at the Kent The- Directory “We predict three trends doubled this year, with three the same time, a favorable the 2017 Wow Deal Desti- atre on Friday, March 31, and Saturday, April 1. will influence travel deals top airlines introducing di- exchange rate and sharp nations, visit the Travelzoo For the lovers of Annie, The Waif is a fun filled comedy/ next year. Increased choice rect flights from the U.S. increase in low-cost flight blog at travelzoo.com/ drama set in the 1920’s New York City, with orphans, vil- for flights, a strong U.S. The increased competition options mean Americans blog/2017wow. lains, and adventure for the whole family. dollar, and hotel openings means packages that used to can experience the French This year, consider tak- Performances will be Friday, March 31, at 8 p.m., and will create increased sup- cost $2,000 per person can capital for the lowest price ing advantage of the trends Saturday, April 1, at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tickets can be pur- ply leading to competition now be found for as little in recent years. identified by experts that chased at the door. Adults are $10; students $5; and seniors and more deals,” says Mi- as $1,299. Travelzoo deal United Kingdom can make amazing destina- $8. chael Stitt, president, North experts also recommend the The British pound hit a tions affordable and conve- The Kent Theatre is located at 8 N Main St., in Cedar America of Travelzoo, Air New Zealand Explorer 31-year low after the U.K. nient. Springs. which recently unveiled its Pass, a cost-effective way to voted to leave the Europe- For more information call (616) 874-5264. annual “Wow Deal Destina- see the country from North an Union in June 2016. A tions” for 2017. Island to South Island. weak pound, coupled with Florida’s Gulf Peru a drop in airfares means in- Coast There are now seven air- creasingly aggressive deals Our Best Deal Ever! Seven new hotels opened lines flying nonstop from available to U.S. travelers. in 2016 in the Clearwater the U.S. to Lima, creating Washington, D.C. area, including the luxury more intense competition A slew of new hotels Opal Sands Resort. A new than ever. The dollar is at makes now the time to visit Wyndham Grand Resort on a 10-year high against the a city that’s already popular Clearwater Beach is among Peruvian sol. Recently the with deal-seekers. Washing- several upscale brands Peruvian government start- ton, D.C. has a huge number opening their doors in 2017. ed limiting the number of of free attractions, including Budget airline Allegiant visitors to Macchu Pichu, world-class museums like flies into St. Pete-Clear- so those interested in visit- the newly opened National

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Grumpy old robinO a utdoors DoLeave not take baby wildlife animals from the in wild the this spring wild sign of spring Spring is here, bring- ed for up to eight hours ing warmer temperatures at a time. This behavior and the next generation minimizes the scent of of wildlife. The Michigan the mother left around Department of Natural the fawn and allows the Resources reminds those fawn to go undetected by who are outside, enjoying nearby predators. While the experience of seeing fawns may seem aban- wildlife raise its young, doned, they rarely are. All to view animals from a wild white-tailed deer be- distance so they are not gin life this way. The best disturbed. chance for their survival It’s important to re- is to leave them in the member that many spe- wild. If you find a fawn cies of wildlife hide their alone, do not touch it, young for safety and as this might leave your that these babies are not scent and could attract abandoned. They simply A white-tailed deer fawn waits for its mother to return. predators. Give it plen- have been hidden by their ty of space and quickly mother until she returns on to humans or pets.” said. “For example, habitu- leave the area. The moth- for them. Schauer added that some ated deer, especially bucks, er deer will return for her “Please resist the urge to animals that have been can become aggressive as fawns when she feels it is It’s now officially Spring, which means we see more robins. help seemingly abandoned picked up by people and do they get older and reach safe; she may not return if Jackie Gage, of the City of Cedar Springs sent us this photo of a baby animals,” said Hannah survive may become habit- breeding age.” people or dogs are present. robin visiting outside her window. Schauer, wildlife communi- uated and may be unable White-tailed deer fawns Only licensed wildlife “Recently, I had a robin visit that looked old and grumpy,” cations coordinator for the to revert back to life in the are one of the animals most rehabilitators may possess wrote Jackie. “His back was a light gray and the orange breast DNR. “Many baby animals wild. commonly picked up by abandoned or injured was light also compared to the younger ones. He even had feath- will die if removed from “Habituated animals pose well-intentioned citizens. wildlife. Unless you are ers sticking out of his chest, which reminded me of an old man’s their natural environment, additional problems as they Schauer explained that it licensed, it is illegal to hairy chest. He was huge, almost the size of a mourning dove. and some have diseases or mature and develop adult is not uncommon for deer to possess a live wild animal, I named him Max, after the character of Walter Matthau on parasites that can be passed animal behavior,” Schauer leave their fawns unattend- wildlife - continues on page 11 Grumpy Old Men. He came right up to my slider and had a star- ing match, eyeball to eyeball with my cat, Benny. Max looked Ranger Steve’s Nature Niche grumpy about something and I tried to take a pic but he flew Motorists should report By Ranger Steve Mueller away each time he saw me. My granddaughter, Brenda Reed, 18 came to visit me last week and I told her about Max. Right after that he came again and she got some pretty good pictures!” road-killed deer in Thank you, Jackie, for sending us your photos of Max the Coyotes, Ducks, robin! Do you have a wildlife, Post Travels, Catch of the week, or southern Mecosta, NW other photo you’d like to send us? Email it to news@cedar- and People springspost.com. Include some information about the photo and One would expect coyotes to prey on ducks and their your contact info. We will publish as space allows. Publication Montcalm eggs. They do, but foxes are better duck hunters than coy- is not guaranteed. otes. When coyotes are present, they keep fox numbers The Michigan departments of Natural Resources and Ag- down. Studies by National Biological Survey research sci- riculture and Rural Development announced the finding of entists found predator control programs that reduce coyote chronic wasting disease (CWD) in a Mecosta County deer populations increase fox populations. The increase in foxes farm in late January 2017. causes a greater reduction in duck production. As part of the CWD surveillance effort in the area, the Many people support coyote control programs because DNR requests that road-killed deer within specific town- they think it will reduce duck predation. Instead the in- ships in Mecosta and Montcalm counties be reported to a creased fox population preys more heavily on ducks. At the wildlife disease hotline. Samples are being collected from same time, people support draining wetlands. Many wet- road-killed white-tailed deer found within Mecosta, Austin, land areas are drained or filled for farming or human hab- Morton, Hinton, Aetna and Deerfield townships in Mecos- itation development. Wetlands are also filled to eliminate ta County, and Cato, Winfield and Reynolds townships in species we do not like such as mosquitoes. That reduces Montcalm County. To report road-killed deer in these town- duck reproduction. Ducks Unlimited and other organiza- IN-STOCK NOW! ships only, call 231-250-2537. Leave a voicemail (or text) tions work to establish conservation easements that restore with location information, and staff will collect the deer as drained wetlands and support programs that pay farmers soon as possible. to keep natural wetlands on their land. The Wetland east The DNR asks the public and hunters to continue report- of Cedar Springs on 17 Mile Road is restored wetland that ing deer that appear ill or are exhibiting unusual behavior was drained for farming and has restored to the liking of (e.g., excessively thin, drooling, stumbling, approachable, waterfowl. Let us help you etc.). To report such a deer, call the DNR Wildlife Disease Loss of wetlands reduces spawning beds for fish like the Lab at 517-336-5030 or fill out and submit the online ob- northern pike. When pike decline, society spends money on design your dock! servation report form, found on the DNR website at http:// hatcheries for restocking of pike. Poor land use decisions www.michigandnr.com/diseasedwildlifereporting/disease_ cost society more to maintain clean water, reduce flooding obsreport.asp. and to restore wildlife. The current proposed elimination of CWD affects members of the deer family, including elk the Clean Water Rule by President Trump will have neg- and moose. It is caused by the transmission of infectious, ative impacts on wildlife as well as community water of self-multiplying proteins (prions) contained in saliva and human use. other body fluids of infected animals. In Michigan’s past, predator control programs supported To date, there is no evidence that CWD presents any risk killing wolves. In locations where wolves and coyotes live to humans or other animals outside the deer family. How- in the same area, wolves kept coyote numbers low. Histor- ever, as a precaution, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control ically, coyotes were rare in Michigan. and the World Health Organization recommend that infect- Nature niches are finely tuned systems that function quite ed animals not be consumed as food by either humans or well until people decide to reshape them. When large pred- domestic animals. ators live close to humans, there are occasions when they More information about CWD, including Michigan’s take the opportunity to kill domestic animals. It is more CWD surveillance and response plan is available at www. effective to control a specific wolf or coyote problem than 13861 White Creek Ave. michigan.gov/cwd. to try to eliminate a population. Cedar Springs, MI 49319 When coyotes are removed through predator control, eco- logic/economic studies have found coyote’s social structure 616-696-0010 is damaged and rapid reproduction occurs. 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The reminder coincides with the na- qualifies them to compete at tional Spring Aboard – Take a Boating Education Course the State tournament in two campaign at http://www.nasbla.org/spring that runs March weeks at the Lansing Center. 19-25. Finishing in fourth place “Educated boaters will have a safer, more enjoyable ex- was 90 lb Logan Bennett, perience on the water,” said Lt. Tom Wanless, Michigan’s 11/12 age group. boating law administrator. “There are many safety courses In third place was 52 lb across Michigan and online, making it affordable and con- Kaleb Pautke, 7/8 age group. venient. Don’t wait until the season starts. It’s important to Finishing in second place know what you’re doing before you head out on the water.” was 67 lb Chayson Eber- Boaters born after June 30, 1996, and most personal wa- speaker, 7/8 age group; 122 tercraft operators must have a boater education card. lb David Erxleben, High “Nationally, we are seeing an upward trend in the num- School division; 75 lb Blake ber of accidents and fatalities with nonmotorized vessels, Peasley, 9/10 age group; 61 which include canoes and kayaks,” Wanless said. lb Selina Stalker, 4/6 age With this in mind, officials encourage all boaters, regard- group; and 55 lb Kellen less of age or experience, to take a safety class. Weckesser, 7/8 age group. The U.S. Coast Guard reports that of the nationwide acci- Regional Champions are WMP state qualifiers. Photo by B. Chong. dents in which the level of operator education was known, 61 lb Quinten Cassiday, 7/8 80 percent of boating deaths occurred on vessels where the age group; 70 lb Carter Cas- “My first year running WMP, I had seven individuals operator never received boating education. tillo, 11/12 age group; 63 lb Luke Egan, 9/10 age group; 58 qualify with three Regional Champions. Five years later, During the Spring Aboard awareness campaign, some lb Drew Moro, 7/8 age group; 67 lb Tyler Parmeter, 7/8 age I have 17 individuals qualifying with 10 Regional Cham- course providers may offer discounts or other incentives for group; 155 lb Lucus Pienton, High School division; 138 lb pionship titles. These kids and their parents continue to students who enroll in or complete a course. The campaign Ahmad Starr, High School division; 59 lb Josh Vasquez, impress me with their neverending support and dedication. is promoted by the National Association of State Boating 9/10 age group; 46 lb Blake Werkema, 4/6 age group and The combined efforts are what makes this program a suc- Law Administrators, the Coast Guard and several public 158 lb Maston Wood, 11/12 age group. cess,” said Head Coach Dave Andrus. and private organizations. Get more information on boating safety, including who is required to take a safety class, on the DNR website www. michigan.gov/boating. CS Youth wrestlers heading to state By Jacquie Troupe with 17 in 27:31; 6th in Match Points with gional Champion after 4 matches with the 301; and finished the weekend 41W-37L. final match a :20 pin. He was 3rd over all Last weekend, March 18-19, 662 area “As a culmination of the year’s hard in Most Pins in Least time with 4 in 4:35 wrestlers traveled to Caledonia High work, it was exciting to see 12 of our and tied for 21st fastest pin with :20. In ...continued from page 8 School for the MYWAY West Regional wrestlers take the top spots to head to the the 55lb class Jaxon Fitzgerald placed 6th Coyotes Tournament. CSYWC competed with 50 State Championship,” Coach Goike stat- after 4 matches and Benjamin Streeter to control coyote populations instead of handling a specific problem. other teams to determine who will head ed after practice Tuesday evening. “So placed 5th after 4 matches. It does not seem to make common sense that coyotes help to the State Championships in Lansing many times kids are burned out by this In the 2008-2009 58lb class Deegan duck populations increase but they do by controlling fox March 31-April 2. Of the 23 kids from CS time. These wrestlers are still going strong Pike placed 5th after 6 matches. In the population predation. It does not seem to make common Youth Wrestling Club, 17 placed in the and ready to face the next challenge.” 64lb class Blake Falan placed 3rd after 6 sense that wolves strengthen deer herd health but they do top 6. Of those 17, 12 took a top four po- In the 2010-2012 40lb class, Sierra matches. by keeping the deer population from over browsing habitats sition and qualified for State. They were Streeter placed 5th after 4 matches. In In the 2006-2007 55lb class, Brand- and causing long-term habitat damage. Human population 12th over all in Most Pins/Least Time the 49lb class Tucker Crystal was the Re- son Wood placed 3rd after 3 matches. In expansion also reduces duck populations by destroying the 80lb class Hudson Crystal critical habitat. Many attributed reduced duck populations placed 5th after 6 matches. In to predators, when it is often caused by human population the 110lb class Dakota Winchel increase. Human altered habitats and draining wetlands is placed 5th after 4 matches. In more harmful to the ducks than predators. We do notice a the 150lb class Wyatt Cooper growing human population reduces other life on Earth. placed 2nd after 4 matches. Coyotes live in our area but usually are not excessively In the 2005 80lb class, Tom- abundant. Foxes live in our area but are not abundant. Life my Stevens placed 3rd after 3 is very hard for all wildlife. Most coyote pups never live a matches. year. In the 2004 105lb class, Predator nature niches are complex systems. It is neces- Carter Falan was the Region- sary to control particular individuals that interfere with our al Champion after 2 matches. livelihoods but large scale predator programs are usually Ben Brunner placed 2nd after 2 unproductive, wasteful of life and money. matches. Logan Troupe placed As a society, we have not recognized the positive role of 3rd after 2 matches. predatory mammals like coyotes and wolves. Public under- In the 2003 85lb class, Trev- standing has gradually increased its understanding for how or Marsman placed 2nd after 3 nature niches function. Public policy has not kept pace to matches. reflect healthy land management but positive changes are In the 2002 95lb class, An- gradually being implemented. Emotions usually trump re- drew VanGessel placed 2nd search-based evidence and practices. after 3 matches. In the 195lb Natural history questions or topic suggestions can be di- class, Landen Totten was the rectedCall to Ranger Mike Steve (Mueller) for at allodybrook@chartermi. Front row, L-R: Deegan Pike, Blake Falan, Brandson Wood, Tucker Crystal. Regional Champion after 2 net - Ody Brook Nature Sanctuary, 13010 Northland Dr. Back row, L-R: Coach Bryan Goike, Wyatt Cooper, Carter Falan, Andrew VanGessel, Trevor Marsman, Hud- matches. your HVaC needs son Crystal, Coach Jake Marsman. Not pictured: Logan Troupe, Ben Brunner, Landen Totten. Cedar Springs, MI 49319 or call 616-696-1753. Photo by J. Troupe.

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Page 10 The Cedar Springs Post Thursday, March 23, 2017 health & Wellness WWII veteran continues service Learn about risk for hereditary cancers 91-year-oldthrough retiree bloodsays he plans todonation continue donating blood as long as he can. Life is about service—at igan after the war, where he ply stays in the caused by Lynch least it is for one West Mich- worked for Bethany Christian state to help igan man. Services for 30 years. They other Michigan- “I was in the Army Air now live in a retirement com- ders, instead of syndrome Force Band… I played bari- munity in Zeeland, not far being sent across As part of the awareness efforts for Colorectal Cancer tone,” said Bruce DePree. from the Holland and Allen- the country. He Awareness Month, Gov. Rick Snyder and the Michigan De- “That is…I did. Until the Bat- dale city lines. Born and bred decided to try partment of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) are rec- tle of the Bulge.” Michiganders, the couple again, and had a ognizing March 19-25, 2017 as Lynch Syndrome Aware- Despite the 72-year gap be- celebrated their 67th wedding great experience. ness Week. Michigan residents are urged to ask their health tween his interview and the anniversary last year. Now, the care providers about Lynch syndrome (LS) and to discuss events of that surprise attack In speaking to them, it’s not Army veteran their personal family history of colorectal cancer. on Allied forces during World difficult to find where Bruce’s gives about two LS is the most common inherited disorder that increases a War II, the veteran spoke with true love lies—helping other or three times person’s risk of developing colorectal cancer. It is not a rare a reverence that reflected his people. DePree gave blood a year, and the Bruce DePree, 91, shows off his MichiganBlood disorder; one in every 300-400 Americans, and one in 33 utmost respect for his time in in 1948 to help his cousin 91-year-old re- donor card. colorectal cancer patients have LS. Because LS is under di- the military. through a serious operation. cently reached To donate you can visit the agnosed, many may not know that they have the condition. “I reported to training on After having a bad reaction his first gallon. “Everyone at Grand Rapids Donor Center “Individuals with Lynch syndrome have up to 40-80 Christmas Eve, 1944, in Tex- while donating, he stopped Michigan Blood has a very at 1036 Fuller Ave NE, Grand percent risk of developing colorectal cancer, much higher as. We were replacements in giving until 2009. good personality,” he said, Rapids Mondays–Thursdays, than the six percent risk in the general population. First-de- the 9th infantry division. We His daughter, who works looking across the room to 8:00 am-7:00 pm; Fridays, gree relatives of individuals with Lynch syndrome have went over…and I was there for a local hospital, turned his wife. She drives him to his 6:00 am–1:00 pm; Saturdays– a 50 percent chance of inheriting the condition as well,” when Germany surrendered.” him onto Michigan Blood appointments, which DePree Sundays 7:00 am–2:00 pm. said Dr. Eden Wells, chief medical executive of MDHHS. Bruce DePree, 91, and his back in 2012. She told him said he makes fairly regularly, You can also visit a blood “Knowing that you have a higher risk of colorectal and oth- wife, Elaine, settled in Mich- how Michigan Blood’s sup- “They’re grateful, and sur- drive in our area: er cancers due to LS can prompt your doctor to recommend prised I’m still giving.” 4/03 - Rockford Area Do- earlier and more frequent cancer screening, which may help And now, when asked, he’ll nor Site at the Community diagnose the disease early and potentially save your life.” proudly display his Michigan Cabin, Main Room, 220 N The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recom- Blood donor card—a recent Monroe St., Rockford, 12:00 mends that all newly diagnosed colorectal cancer patients “medal” for the WWII veter- pm to 7:00 pm. should be screened for LS. Diagnosis of LS is important an. 4/10 - Spectrum Health - for individuals with colorectal cancer due to higher risks of “At my age, if I can give United Hospital, Conference other cancers as LS increases the risks of developing can- blood, I want to do it,” he said. Rooms Sides A and B, 615 cers of the endometrium, ovaries, pancreas, urinary tract, Any healthy person 17 or S. Bower Street, Greenville, skin, and brain. Members of a family with LS may be di- older (or 16 with parental 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. agnosed with different types of cancer. It is therefore very consent) who weighs at least 4/13 - Greenville High important for Michigan residents to talk to their health care 112 pounds may be eligible School, Gym, 111 N Hillcrest providers about their family’s cancer history, particularly if to donate, although females St., Greenville, 7:30 am to cancer was diagnosed before age 50. age 18 and under must weigh 2:00 pm. According to Dr. Julie Zenger Hain, Co-Chair of the 120 pounds or more. Blood 4/17 & 18 - Rockford High Michigan Cancer Genetics Alliance (MCGA) and Director donors should bring pho- School, Auditorium, 4100 of Medical Genetics at Beaumont Hospital-Dearborn, “An to ID. They are currently in Kroes Ave NE, Rockford, early age of onset of cancer (before 50 years of age) is one urgent need of O-Negative 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. of the warning signs that could indicate the presence of a blood donations. To sched- 4/18 - Cedar Springs Area hereditary cancer syndrome. Genetic counseling and hered- ule an appointment, please Donor Site at Cedar Springs itary colorectal cancer genetic testing are important steps call 1-866-MIBLOOD (642- United Methodist Church, to consider to identify an individual’s and their family’s 5663) or schedule online at Gym, 140 S Main St., Cedar cancer risk.” https://donate.miblood.org. Springs, 12:30 pm to 7:00 pm cancers - continues on page 11

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Township Legal NOTICES of Nelson County of Kent, Michigan PUBLIC NOTICE Public Accuracy Test VILLAGE OF SAND LAKE Nelson Township will hold a Public Accuracy Test of the Electronic Equipment for the Special PLANNING COMMISSION Election, Tuesday, May 2, 2017. The accuracy REGULAR MEETING test will be held at the Nelson Township Office, 2 Public Notice Maple Street, Sand Lake, Michigan on Tuesday, oF tHe citY oF MONDAY March 28, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. ceDAR SPRiNGS 7:00 P.M. APRIL 10, 2017 The City Council has approved an ordinance to The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to amend chapter 40 Sec. 40-133. – Table of uses demonstrate that the computer program used to SAND LAKE MUNICIPAL BUILDING and to amend Chapter 24 Peddlers, Solicitors and record and count the votes cast at the election 2 E. MAPLE STREET Transient Merchants of the Code of Ordinances. meets the requirements of law. SAND LAKE, MI 49343 This ordinance will change the table of uses to permit Farmers’ Markets in the B2, B3 and MU Public is invited. AGENDA: districts. It also changes the approval process for 1. SPECIAL USE REQUEST– DRIVE Farmers’ Markets. Dated: March 23, 2017 Laura Hoffman THROUGH RESTAURANT FOR PARCELS # This Ordinance is effective March 23, 2017. Com- Nelson Township Clerk 41-03-05-208-004 AND 41-03-05-208-005, ALSO plete copy of the ordinance is available in the office KNOWN AS 34 AND 38 W. LAKE ST., SAND of the City Clerk. LAKE, MI 2. AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE, Dated: March 23, 2017 CHAPTER 10, “B-1, BUSINESS DISTRICT, SECTION 10.02 USE REGULATIONS, SUBSECTION (g) TO INCLUDE DRIVE-IN AND DRIVE-THROUGH RESTAURANTS, ADD SUBSECTION (n) GAS STATION/CONVENIENCE STORE AND ALSO SECTION 10.03 SPECIAL Public Notice USE, TO DELETE SUBSECTION (C) DRIVE-IN citY oF ceDAR SPRiNGS AND DRIVE THROUGH RESTAURANTS. Public HeARiNG Notice Public Notice Any Questions Please Call the Village Office at (616) 636-8854 The Cedar Springs Planning Commission will Summary of the Regular conduct the following public hearing at the reg- Meeting of the Dated: March 23, 2017 ular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 11th, 2017 for the following topics: cedar Springs city council

1. PUBLIC HEARING FOR A SPECIAL thursday, March 09, 2017 Township LAND USE OF THE BROOK RETIRE- 7:00 p.m. of Nelson MENT FACILITY, 4170 SOLON RD, NE, County of Kent, CEDAR SPRINGS, MI, 49319: The appli- cedar Springs city Hall Michigan cant is seeking special land use approval for a Congregate facility (more than 20 66 S. Main St. adults 24 hours per day) on land locat- cedar Springs, Michigan PUBLIC NOTICE ed at 4170 Solon Rd., NE. The Municipal Summary of Nelson Code, Sec. 40-570 and 571 require ap- Workshop: Shawn Kiphart gave yearly review of proval from the Planning Commission for Friends of Skinner Field Township Board Meeting this request. The property is zoned AG- The meeting was called to Order at 7:01 p.m. 2 Maple Street RES (a Solon Township designation), the by Mayor Gerald Hall. The Pledge of Allegiance Sand Lake, MI 49343 applicant requests rezoning to a Cedar was recited. Six councilmembers were present. Nelson Township/Sand Lake Hall Springs designation, R-3, and Special Two citizens addressed the Council during the Tuesday, March 14, 2017 Public Forum. The agenda and consent agen- Land Use approval in that district. The 7:00 PM parcel number is 41-02-25-300-048. das were approved. Discussions were held on: Library Building Lease Present: Britton, Hoffman, Mahoney, Austin and 2. PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE ADOP- Contract, Heart of Cedar Springs License and Armstrong. TION OF THE PROPOSED MASTER Development amendment, Sign request from PLAN FOR THE CITY OF CEDAR Cedar Springs Methodist Church, Cedar Springs Board action approved: Adopted the general, SPRINGS. In accordance with Michigan Renaissance Faire, Walking Park Name, Paid Library and Pine Lake Weed Control 2017-2018 Planning Enabling Act (Act 33 of 2008), time off and 4 Day work week, Council meetings budgets; Adopted Resolution 2017-008 General and related amendments, the City shall starting at 7 p.m., and Alpha Family Center Life Appropriations Act; Adopted Township Schedule conduct a public hearing and shall also Walk. of Fees; Approved 2017-2018 fire contracts for submit notice to each entity receiving the The following were approved: Resolution 2017 – City of Cedar Springs, Village of Sand Lake, and notice of intent to plan. The City is ask- 04 A resolution to approve policy & guidelines for Spencer Township; Approved Venman’s cemetery ing for your cooperation and assistance use by the board of review for granting poverty proposal; Amended 671-698 and Drains at large in this process. Specifically, we would exemptions, Oath of office-Ryan Smitt, Resolu- budget centers. like to know if you have any thoughts, tion 2017 – 05 to approve CS Brewery Starkbi- concerns, or issues you feel should be erfest Community Event Application for April 1st, Discussed: Assessor computer quote. addressed in this effort that would al- 2017, rezoning of The Brook Retirement Facility, low us to work more cooperatively when 4170 Solon Rd. NE Cedar Springs, MI 49319, Complete copies of the minutes are available at planning for our area. The plan can be Parcel Number 41-02-25-300-048 to R-3, Cedar the Township Hall during regular business hours viewed at http://cityofcedarsprings.org/ Springs IFT guidelines policy, Farmer’s Market Monday – Thursday 9 AM to 3 PM. Ordinance, purchase of a LUCAS machine and The Planning Commission meeting will begin at use an amount not to exceed $500 from the Gen- Dated: March 23, 2017 Laura Hoffman 7:00 p.m. and will be held in the Cedar Springs City eral Fund. Nelson Township Clerk Council Chambers, 66 S. Main St., Cedar Springs, The following were not approved: Humane Pet MI 49319. Persons having any questions regard- Acquisition Ordinance Correspondence offered. ing these matters are urged to attend this meeting. The City Manager’s and department reports If you are unable to attend the public hearing, but were given. Council comments were heard. The wish to have your comments become a part of the Meeting was adjourned at 8:51 p.m. Visit The POST official record of the meeting, please submit them A complete copy of the minutes is available in the in writing to the City Manager at the above address office of the City Clerk and will be posted on the online @ or contact City Hall at 616.696.1330. City’s website upon approval. www.cedarspringspost.com Dated: March 23, 2017 Rebecca Newland Dated: March 23, 2017 Rebecca Newland City Clerk City Clerk 616.696.1330 616.696.1330 Thursday, March 23, 2017 The Cedar Springs Post Page 13 Business/Professional SCHULTZ SEPTIC small ads "We're #1 in a #2 business" Lori Visser Year 'round 24 hour service $5 WALK-IN NAIL TRIMS make ¢ents www.GlobeSpinnerTravel.com •Residential •Commercial  
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We reserve the with a competitive wage. Also Corner available benefits package right to refuse any or all bids. Humane Society of West Michigan is open Gabrielle VanScoy 5’x5’ unit including medical insurance, #B232 household goods; dental, life insurance, short term Found: Small dog. Light brown Tuesday-Friday 12-7, Saturday & Sunday 11-4. Gabrielle VanScoy 10’x15’ disability insurance, 401k and color, female, found March 7th monthly bonuses. IMMEDIATE Narrow unit #C304 household goods in the parking lot of St. John For more information on the Humane JOB OPENINGS: Open to the Paul II Catholic Church. Call Public from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 616-799-3709. #10 Society of West Michigan, call (616) 453- a.m. on Thursday, March 23, Your 8900 or visit them at 3077 Wilson NW, 2017 and 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 Found: Young black, male, cat just ½ mile north of Three Mile Road during Want p.m. on Friday, March 24, found on Sunday, March 12th in adoption hours or visit www.hswestmi.org to buy 2017. 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Drunk driving crackdownAuto highlights Life Don’t(NAPS)—More drive damaged goods cost, danger, inconvenience than 725,000 ve- hicles driven on Sobriety courts emphasize recovery, prevention U.S. roads every From Michigan State Police, Office of Highway Safety Planning day may be dan- Law enforcement officers and judges an- them gerous, according nounced the start of a statewide Drive Sober a lot of to new research or Get Pulled Over drunk driving crackdown time and mon- from Carfax. at the annual meeting of the Michigan As- ey. We want to These vehicles sociation of Treatment Court Professionals make sure that were damaged so in Novi. Increased patrols focused on drunk people make the severely in an ac- driving enforcement will be under way in safe choice not to drive drunk so they cident, by fire or every county between March 16 and March never have to see the inside of my court- flood that DMVs 29. room.” across the country Drunk driving has serious consequences to Sobriety courts in Michigan have played a require perma- not only victims who are injured or killed, large role in the rehabilitation and education nent title marks but also to drivers who are arrested for the of drivers arrested for drunk driving. Chuck to warn people Thousands of people are driving potentially unsafe vehicles—but you don’t have to be among them. crime. Michigan law considers persons Larson, a graduate of Judge Salomone’s so- about the damage. with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .08 briety court, provided perspective on how a Still, thousands are back on er Scott Liker. “The seller vehicles is a serious threat or greater to be driving drunk. Penalties for drunk driving conviction had serious conse- the road in every state, and asked if I could pay cash to public safety,” said Lar- the first offense can include up to 93 days in quences. worse, many of the owners and told me the vehicle had ry Gamache, Carfax com- jail and/or a fine up to $500, with enhanced “I made a decision that I will regret for the may have no idea they’re a clean title. I went to Car- munications director. “In penalties for BAC of 0.17 or above. Con- rest of my life,” said Larson. “Drunk driving driving a rebuilt wreck. fax and was shocked to find addition, anyone duped victed drunk drivers may have their license imposed a high cost to me, my family and That’s because some un- it was issued a salvage title into buying one often pays suspended and are subject to an additional my friends. Sobriety court helped me get scrupulous sellers resort out of Florida. Within days, thousands more than the $1,000 penalty under the driver responsibili- back on the right path, but I hope my story to what’s known as “title the vehicle was titled in car’s really worth. Insisting ty program for two consecutive years. will be a lesson to others that getting a safe washing”; that is, they alter Tennessee and a month later on a vehicle history report Drivers with more than one drunk driving ride home is always the best option.” the car’s documents. These was in Missouri, now with and mechanic’s inspection conviction may elect to go through the sobri- During last year’s Drive Sober or Get criminals patch badly dam- a clean title. I was shaking, first will help you avoid ety court system, an intensive rehabilitation Pulled Over spring enforcement period, aged cars back together, because I had just dodged a unknowingly buying a car program. Participants are subject to frequent more than 600 motorists were arrested for erase documented evidence bullet.” with major problems that alcohol or drug testing, a 12-step program, drunk driving. State data shows 33,720 of the damage and resell North Carolina, Missis- crooks made disappear on counseling, home visits and scheduled re- people were arrested for impaired driving them to unsuspecting buy- sippi, New Jersey, Califor- paper.” view hearings. The program costs the par- throughout 2015. ers in other states. Many of nia and Georgia have the You can shop for used ticipant about $2,000, with large penalties if “While a drunk driving arrest can be a these cars are sold on free highest number of these cars with confidence at any of the program stipulations are violated. catalyst for positive change for many driv- online classifieds sites, in potentially dangerous vehi- www.carfax.com, where ev- “Out of all the drivers I’ve seen in my ers, some do not learn that lesson quite as busy parking lots and other cles. Crooks also seem to be ery car listed for sale comes court, not a single one has been happy to be quickly,” said Michael L. Prince, director high-traffic areas. moving and reselling these with a free Carfax Report. there,” said Judge Geno Salomone, sobriety of the Michigan Office of Highway Safety “I was shopping for a vehicles in cities along the Victims of title washing court judge with the 23rd District Court in Planning. “Sobriety courts play a vital role in car for my daughter and I-40 corridor, the research can contact their state’s Taylor. “The choice they made to drive drunk helping offenders overcome larger and more arranged to purchase one suggests. Consumer Affairs Depart­ had serious consequences. They may have complex problems of abuse and addiction to off Craigslist that looked “Hundreds of thousands ment or Attorney General’s injured themselves or others. It certainly cost reduce the number of reoccurring incidents.” immaculate,” said car buy- of people driving unsafe office for help. Professional auto rePair New hours: M-F 8-6 • sat. 8-4 • suN. Closed

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Section 1229 also requires a period of 30 days before the board can make a final determination on whether to nonrenew the affect- We believe . . . in delivering on ed administrator. During this period, the affected administrator promisesWe believe and keeping . . . in everything delivering you on must be given the opportunity to meet with a majority of the board promisesvalue and Safe. keeping Sound. everything Secure.® you School...continued from page 3 members to discuss the stated reasons for the nonrenewal. value Safe. Sound. Secure.® the letter, and that the letter spoke to multiple discussions or op- The school board then must make its final determination and Learn how you can save by insuring portunities to discuss the contract, and spoke of the delay. give the administrator notice of that decision not later than 60 Learnyour how life, you home can and save auto by insuring with your life, home and auto with The Post sent a FOIA request for the letter, among other items, days before the affected administrator’s contract expires. Under Auto-Owners Insurance. Auto-Owners Insurance. but the administration opted not to fulfill the request for another Section 1229, a school may not nonrenew an administrator’s em- Call or visit us today! 10 days. ployment contract for a reason that is “arbitrary or capricious.” Call or visit us today! GebhardtAGENCY Insurance NAME The Board also needed to vote on non-renewal of Gavin’s con- Privatization of transportation AGENCY NAME tract, due to the fact that they are looking at restructuring trans- CedarCity Springs • 555-555-5555 • 616-696-9440 Supt. VanDuyn spoke to the Board about the plans to explore City • 555-555-5555 portation, and possibly privatizing it. VanDuyn said he would not website privatization of busing. She said the one of the recommendations www.gebhardtins.comwebsite have the same contract, and they currently haven’t offered him made by the Excel Consulting Group last year was to get a quote another contract. She said that they can’t give him a definitive yes on privatizing busing. They received an informal quote from or no on his job, and that they have had discussions with him. “We Dean’s Transportation, and they brought them in to meet with the will wait and see as we explore privatization,” she said. “He’s well bus drivers, first in small group, then in a larger group. She noted aware.” that they wanted the bus drivers to weigh in on this, and that there VanDuyn noted again that the process of non-renewal needed to would be meetings with them last week. “It’s been a great collabo- start that night to meet the timeline, and that waiting until March ration process,” VanDuyn told them. She said that she would have 27 would be too late, since they need 30 days and the final vote information for the Board at the March 27 meeting. Our Advertisers is April 24. According to the most recently amended budget, the budget for The Board voted 4-3 to pass the non-renewal of Behrenwald’s transportation is $2,926,976. And, according to statistics posted Bring you and Gavin’s contracts. Sabinas, Bayink and Nichols all voted on their website from April 2016, they had 41 buses in their fleet. local news! against it. Shoffner said he only voted to pass them in order to The Post asked the Superintendent some questions about the make the needed time line. possibility of privatization, savings, what would happen to the Under Section 1229, those getting a non-renewal notice are buses, and other things, but she declined to comment, because the also allowed a hearing before a majority of the Board. According board had not yet seen any information. 100% to Thrun Law Firm: Strict adherence to the Section 1229 timelines advertiser is critical, as a school must give the affected administrator notice SPECIAL MEETING supported that the board is “considering” nonrenewal along with a written Please note that there will be a special board meeting on Mon- statement of the reasons for nonrenewal at least 90 days before day, March 27, and it will start at 5:45 p.m. That is an hour earlier #shopthepost the affected administrator’s contract expires. than normal. Page 16 The Cedar Springs Post Thursday, March 23, 2017 AmazingQUALi Tquality.y Fantastic prices. FRESH MEATS Fresh 73% Satisfaction guaranteed.80% Lean 29 79Ground Beef • Cut fresh99 inLa stores más every alta day calidad. Precios increíblementelb Groundbajos. 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